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Question
If numerical aperture of a microscope is increased, then its ______.
Options
resolving power decreases
limit of resolution decreases
resolving power remains constant
limit of resolution increases
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Solution
If numerical aperture of a microscope is increased, then its limit of resolution decreases.
Explanation:
d = `lambda/(2musinalpha)= lambda/(2"N"."A")`
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